high-protein-vegan-burrito-bowls

These high-protein vegan burrito bowls are perfect for meal prep, busy work lunches, and staying full on a plant-based diet. Each bowl delivers 30–35g of protein using simple ingredients and keeps well for the week.

Protein per serving: approximately 32g

🟢 Ingredients (example)

- Cooked brown rice or quinoa
- Black beans (drained and rinsed)
- Firm tofu or tempeh
- Bell peppers
- Red onion
- Corn
- Olive oil
- Smoked paprika
- Cumin
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper

Kitchen Tools Used

- Non-stick skillet
- Medium saucepan or rice cooker
- Baking tray (if roasting tofu)
- Meal prep containers

🟢 Instructions / Method

1. Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Dice tofu or tempeh and season with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet with olive oil and cook tofu until golden on all sides.
4. In the same pan, sauté peppers, onion, and corn until tender.
5. Warm black beans and season lightly.
6. Assemble bowls with rice, tofu, vegetables, and beans.
7. Allow to cool before transferring to meal prep containers.

Looking for more meal prep ideas? See all of our high-protein vegan meal prep bowls.

Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add fresh toppings like avocado or salsa just before serving.

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